Overview
Litigation and Investigations
Stacie litigates bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and state agencies and departments. She also conducts internal investigations.
In the commercial realm, Stacie’s business litigation experience includes contract disputes, trade secret litigation, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation and insurance coverage disputes. Stacie also has experience representing banks and insurance companies in financial services and consumer litigation.
Contracts and Procurement
Stacie advises government contractors when bidding on, negotiating and performing government contracts. Her experience includes:
- Evaluating corporate transactions by conducting due diligence on issues unique to government contracting
- Analyzing and drafting agreements between and among government contractors
- Counseling on forming teaming agreements and subcontracts
- Advising contractors facing threatened suspension and debarment
- Appealing formal size determinations and advising on other issues arising under the Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Representing government contractors during compliance evaluations and audits conducted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
Tax Liens
Stacie helps banks and financial services organizations resolve tax lien issues to maintain profitability of their properties. She guides clients through recovery options, including:
- Administratively redeeming properties when possible
- Interfacing with tax assessment officials and tax lien investors to negotiate recoveries
- Going to court to overturn tax sales
Personal Interests
Stacie enjoys running, cycling and participating in philanthropic races. Married to a football coach, she is often found at the gridiron watching his team compete.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia
Iowa
Maryland
Minnesota
Texas
Michigan
New York
Court Admissions
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Education
Howard University School of Law
J.D. cum laude, Howard Law Journal (senior notes and comments editor) (2012)
Baylor University
B.A. in Journalism, magna cum laude (2008)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- Trade Secrets 2018-19: Key Developments and Takeaways
Co-author, The IP Book, Minnesota CLE, September 2019 - Iowa Establishes Business Specialty Court Pilot Project
Recent Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation, American Bar Association, 2015-17 - Various Ethical Scenarios for In-House Counsel – From the Mundane to the Critical
Iowa Association of Corporate Counsel, Drake University Law School, 2015
Firm Blog Contributions
- TCPA Blog – a resource analyzing TCPA-related litigation and regulatory developments
- LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Landlord-tenant disputes
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association — Section of Public Contract Law
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
Honors
- Best Lawyers® — "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2023-25; Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, 2024-25
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2018
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity — Pathfinder, 2016
- Howard University School of Law — CALI Awards in Real Property; Legal Reasoning, Research and Writing I and II; Law and Higher Education; Civil Rights Planning; and Corporations
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.